Bald Eagle

Dan J. Harkey

Educator & Private Money Lending Consultant

Opinion & Prospective

Hear Dan’s viewpoints about how things work and the intended and unintended consequences, delivered with humor to keep you entertained and engaged.

They are delivered with humor, breaking down the barriers of reality, truths versus illusions, and manufactured narratives.

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Stairway To Heaven

Another Bad Dream: One Day Before the Election Night 2024

The Free Lunch Bunch Got Check Mated

To “Take the Knee” or "Bend the Knee"

Back in the News:

Hitting the Threshold of Complexity:

Understanding and Managing Personal and Professional Growth

The Trade War Is a War For Economic Dominance

Eventual solutions will see a recalibration of trading partners suitable for all participants.

Non-Tariff Cheating

The US has ended up on the losing end: Time to right the ship

I Had a Horrible Dream

Then, On Election Night, I Woke To The Reality That I Got My Country Back

The American Colossal Racketeering Enterprise

For the last 50 years, politicians have seemed too busy lining their own pockets to care about the ultimate collapse.

The Most Brilliant Economic Move By Any President In My Lifetime

No other polititian has had the internal strength go up against the establishment

Are We Allocating Our Time and Resources Correctly?

Time is a precious, limited, and non-renewable resource; once it is gone or wasted, it is gone forever

California Has A Habit Of Issuing Penalties Based On Your Success

the egalitarian state wants to syphen the last dollar out of every half-successful person

Worry is a wasted emotion.

Worry is a Useless Emotion

The Habit of “Ums & Uhs & You Know” in Speech

The use of “ums” &“uhs” & "you know" are common filler words that undermine our professionalism

Are We Focused on Yesterday, Today, or Tomorrow?

Do not let the events of yesterday overshadow the potential of today and tomorrow

The National Condo Crisis

75% of older buildings need significant upgrades with the costs passed on the the owners and renters

The Great Stay Has Replaced the Great Resignation.

Alright, Cowboys, Express Your Opinions

But, Does Anyone Care

Compare The Past And Present U.S.A. Executive Leadership

What Is Your Preference? More or Less Regulation

Contrasting U.S.A. Executive Leadership: Past vs Present

What Is Your Preference? More or Less Regulation

The Secretive Counsel Above the Clouds

America Has Been Ruled By A Self-Serving Cabal

Who Defines Our Narratives?

CNN and MSNBC

The Cultural And Economic Collapse in the Biden Economy

Now We Can Openly Endorse Positive Changes

The Good, The Bad, and The Indifferent

People React Differently, Only Some Are Indifferent, Or Otherwise No Interested

The COVID Lockdowns Blew Up Every Cultural and Economic Paradigm

Never let a crisis go to waste.

Will Interest Rates Rise or Decrease in 2025?

The First 100 Days Of The Trump Administration Will Dictate The Direction

The U.S. Economy

Is it a Perpetual Zombi and Ponzi Scheme?

Living in High Tax States vs Low Tax States

Escape The High-Pressured Hamster-Like Financial Treadmill Lifestyle

Are Your Savings Accounts Safe? Part II of II

A Follow Up To Part I

Are Your Bank Accounts Safe? Part I of II

The Answer is No

The Impact of Mansion Taxes in California

Soak The Rich Because Thats Where The Money Is

EVs vs. ICE Automobiles: An Overview- Part I of II

Electric vs Internal Combustion Vehicles, History, Benefits, and Detriments

Anatomy of a Snowflake-Part II

Atticus Met his College Girlfriend, Who Became his Life Partner

Anatomy of a Snowflake- Part I:

A satirical exploration of the 'Snowflake Generation, a term often used to describe young people perceived as overly sensitive, entitled, and intolerant of opposing viewpoints.

You Can’t Handle The Truth

Can the public handle the truth

They have the money, and I am entitled to a share.

They are rich, and I’m not. So, I don’t mind stealing their electricity.

Bureaucratic Processes Clog the Organizational Systems

Systems Promoting Inefficiencies Create A Drag on Productivity and Output

A Shadow Of Yesterday’s Greatness

The new administration under Donald J. Trump faces the daunting task of restoring the U.S. to a state of economic stability

Parkinson's Laws

indictment of poor work habits, failing culture, organizational and institutional fraud, and government inefficiencies

The Old General Store

A Central Place For Shopping For Goods and Social Interaction With The Community

On Becoming An Effective President

Representing The Interest Of The Taxpayers

Vacant And Under-Utilized Federal Buildings

Looking At The Eye-Popping Inefficiencies

Returning America To A Cultural Model For The World To Admire

My Days and Nights are Illuminated With a Renewed Sense of Optimism and Delight

Fake News, Propaganda, and Disinformation- Part I

Fake News Is Having Its Comeuppence; The Viewership Sees Through The Fog Of Lies

Should We Outlaw Fossil Fuels?

Should We Outlaw Fossil Fuels? The Old Guard Says Yes, The New Guard Says No!

Debt Serfdom and the American Enterprise

How Did We Allow Ourselves To Get Locked Into Hyper-Consumerism

Fake News, Propaganda, and Disinformation, Part II

The Public Is Now Aware That Mainstream Media Is Often A Preveyor of Misinformation

The Greatest Heists in American History

It’s Not From Robbing Banks, But Actions In The Rigged System

Debasement: Watching Your Dollars Shrink in Value

Continuous Debasement Keeps The Common People On An Economic Tread Mill

McMansion Blues

Decision To Move Down Into A Smaller Home

Consent of the Governed Has Been By Manipulation:

This Is A Historic Reality

What’s It All About, My Biker Friends?

A Poem to Celebrate the Shared Passion for the Biker Lifestyle.

The 80/20 Rule

Leverage Your Effectiveness

The Assistants Who Matter

Assistants Are A Valuable Resource That Allows The Leverage Our Time And Effectiveness

Society’s Challenging Problems: Work Around Them

Confront Them By Becoming a Self-Starter and Reject Mediocracy.

The Value Of Truth: Alternative News Sources:

Empower Yourself By Locating New Sources That Tell The Truth

The Smartest Badger in Badgerville

They Lurk From Within, Always Looking For New Opportunities

Escape From The Jungle Of Working To Much

Rejuvenate Yourself With Time Away From Work Pressure

Who Do You Want to Associate With? Empower Yourself:

Intelligently, Associate With Kindred Spirits

When A 'Friend' Turns Out To Be An Antagonist

Don't Give Opinions or Accept Opinions From Others Unless It Is Invited Or You Can Make Money From

Don’t Let the Old Man In

Reject Societal Age Biases By Breaking The Mold And Remaining HIghly Productive

How To Reinvent Ourselves, Part I

On Being Ourselves As A Unique Sovereign

Take Ownership of Ourself and Our Worth

Who Moved My Marketing Techniques Cheese?

The Shifting Landscape in Effective Marketing Techniques

The Great Pretending

Are We Correctly Allocating Our Time and Resources?

Treat Others with Dignity and Respect

They Will Treat You The Same

Why is the Public Not Happy with Inflation?

Inflation Directly Erodes The Purchasing Power Of Our Dollars

Why Do We Allow Others to Define Our Narratives?

We Should Define Our Own Narratives

Facing Economic Challenges Head-On

Attitudes, Actions, and Behavior Patterns

We are defined by those that we closely associate with

8 Smart Mice Hanging Out in the Bar!

Dan's Humorous Take